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Junior English language arts majors Josie Moore (left) and Kathryn Lanham (Right) sit on the lounge room on the second floor of Booth Library studying for their English class.
EIU students share study tips for finals season
Sophomore English education major Faith Gallagher walks on campus next to Booth Library while admiring the fall colors and weather on her way to her next class.
EIU students share what they’re thankful for this Thanksgiving
Former Illinois gov. Jim Edgar speaks to EIU and Charleston community members about stories and lessons learned from his life and career in Illinois politics in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr University Union.
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar shares story, advice to EIU community
Students met in the Center for Student Innovation Thursday to craft and have free snacks. President of the library ambassadors of Booth Christopher Redman said, “I feel like every event we planned is successful. We put the hard work and dedication into it.” 
Thanksgiving arrives early at Booth Library
Two people died in a murder suicide at 817 N. 34th St. in Mattoon on Nov. 10, 2024.
Mattoon pair who died in murder-suicide named by police
Goal Keeper Sophomore Ella Kratochvil of the women's soccer team, in the beginning of the game jumps up to bump team mate during the introduction of the game during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles
Women’s soccer could see extended season
Eastern redshirt sophomore running back MJ Flowers carries the ball across the goal line during the football game Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
Flowers said God saved him
Basketball going through a hoop
CHS boys’ basketball 3-2, girls’ 0-9 as season begins
Senior guard Alex Rouse stands during the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.
Panthers of the Week: Zion Fruster, Alex Rouse
Safety NiJhay Burt (34), intercepts the ball for a 67 yard return touchdown. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores Thursday night.
Starting defender announces decision to enter NCAA transfer portal
Anderson reflects on Yankees career during 9/11
Freshman right-handed pitcher Slater Wilcox (32) pitches at Coaches Stadium on Sunday for the EIU baseball game.
EIU Baseball’s path through OVC Tournament
Men's Baseball team players stand in the dugout at home against Bellarmine at Coaches Stadium on March 12, 2024. Eastern beat Bellarmine 9-4 Tuesday afternoon.
EIU Baseball honors seniors, win over MSU
Junior Outfield (1) Quade Peters join the team in excitedment after sliding into home base at the game against Bradley
EIU Baseball drops second game against MSU
The baseball team game get suspended due to the weather, the team walked back to the locker room at the game against Bradley University Tuesday
EIU Baseball loses fifth straight game
Basketball going through a hoop
CHS boys’ basketball 3-2, girls’ 0-9 as season begins
Senior guard Alex Rouse stands during the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.
Panthers of the Week: Zion Fruster, Alex Rouse
Senior guard Kiyley Flowers shoots a three point shot at the Eastern Illinois University women's basketball game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill., Friday, Dec. 6 2024.
EIU women’s basketball holds off Indiana State with dominant first half
Junior Guard Zion Fruster, gets a free throw during the second half of the game, , The Mens Basketball team lost too the Univerisity of Illinois 112-67 in the Statefarm center on the U of I campus on Nov 04, 2024 in Champaign Ill.
EIU men’s basketball win over Calumet on Kid’s Day
Guard Senior Kiyley Flowers, runs around the court and all the players to pass the ball as much as she can during the game against the University Of Illinois. The Womens Basketball team lost too the Univerisity of Illinois, in the State farm center on the U of I campus on Nov 14, 2024 in Champaign Ill.
Panthers of the Week: Kiyley Flowers, Kooper Jacobi
Zaria Flippin, senior, sports media relations
COLUMN: Start paying student athletes to help them live
Patrick Schmitz Sophomore, Sports media Relations
COLUMN: Paying athletes could lead to roster cuts for EIU athletics
Payton Liggins, sophomore, sports media relations.
COLUMN: What went wrong with EIU football?
Chloe Proffitt
COLUMN: Female athletes are just as capable as male
Patrick Schmitz
COLUMN: Court storming should be a thing of the past
Freshman Joe Stoddard (117) runs at the 2023 EIU Walt Crawford open.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Alex Tetteh
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Taris Thornton, a junior forward, attempts to rebound the ball during the during second quarter of the women's basketball game against the Western Illinois University Leathernecks at Groniger Arena on Saturday afternoon. Thornton scored 13 points, had two rebounds and shot 4-6 for field goals. The Panthers won 72-62 against the Leathernecks.
Panthers of the Week: Joe Stoddard, Taris Thornton
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
Panthers of the Week: Macy McGlone, Isai Morales
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
COLUMN: Why you should watch running sports
Eastern redshirt sophomore running back MJ Flowers carries the ball across the goal line during the football game Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
Flowers said God saved him
Safety NiJhay Burt (34), intercepts the ball for a 67 yard return touchdown. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores Thursday night.
Starting defender announces decision to enter NCAA transfer portal
Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) scores a touchdown vs. the Tennessee State Tigers Saturday afternoon. The Panthers won 30-17.
All-American running back announces departure from football program
Football is back at O'Brien Stadium
Linebacker enters transfer portal after two seasons with Panthers
Nick Coates, a junior defensive back, prepares to tackle a teammate during a drill at O‘Brien Field Wednesday Evening.
Senior safety will enter transfer portal
Goal Keeper Sophomore Ella Kratochvil of the women's soccer team, in the beginning of the game jumps up to bump team mate during the introduction of the game during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles
Women’s soccer could see extended season
Eastern graduate quarterback Pierce Holley (3) and redshirt sophomore Jay Pearson (21) line up behind the line before the snap during the football game against Charleston Southern University Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.
Panthers of the Semester: Pierce Holley, Abby Reinl, Dirk Bennett
Sophomore forward Alex Tetteh (22) gains control of the ball during the women's soccer game against the UT Martin Skyhawks Sunday at Lakeside Field. Tetteh had three shots and one shot on goal. The Panthers lost 1-0 against the Skyhawks.
Two roommates led EIU women’s soccer to OVC tournament
Number 11 Adam Boykin a forward freshman for Eastern Illinois University keeps the ball away from Middle field 21 Timothy Ospina player for University of Incarnate word, at the Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus,
Freshman forward shares experience training with professional soccer players in Q&A
Midfielder Felipe Kerr Lourenco (6) passes the ball during the game against SIUE Sunday.
EIU men’s soccer honors seniors, loses playoff contention to SIUE
Sophomore infielder, Kendall Grover swings and misses the ball during the Eastern Illinois University softball game against Tennessee State.
Grover, Oslanzi, Archibald win OVC Awards
Freshman pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi throwing a pitch on April Saturday 20, 2024 against Tennessee Tech University.
Panthers of the Week: McKenzie Oslanzi, Joe Stoddard
Senior guard Jordan "Tiger" Booker during the men's basketball game against Tennessee Tech Thursday night at Groniger Arena. The Panthers beat the Golden Eagles 68-59.
Panthers of the Semester: Tiger Booker, Macy McGlone, Tara Archibald
Freshman catcher Sophia Olman catching a pitch on Saturday April 20 2024 against Tennessee Tech.
Catcher talks about being a black belt in Q&A
softball
EIU softball loses nine-game winning streak to Tennessee Tech
Senior midfielder Avery Richardson stands still during a break in the game for a green carding during the Eastern Illinois University Panther game vs Tennessee Teach Golden Eagles at Lakeside Field on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Charleston, Ill. EIU won 2-1.
Panthers of the Week: Avery Richardson, Conner Colston
Through 40 years of coaching: Scott Teeters
Following an investigation, the men's swim team is suspended for the fall semester.
COLUMN: EIU should move on from swim program
The women's swim team lost their first home meet of 2024 149-109 against the University of Southern Indiana.
EIU swim competes for first time in 2024
Jackson Penny, a sophomore individual medley and breaststroke swimmer, jumps from the grab start of the men’s 200 yard medley relay for the breaststroke segment at the swimming meet on Saturday at Padovan Pool. The Panthers won 169-93 against Valparaiso.
EIU Swim competes as whole
Ludolph Wiggett, freshman Freshman Ludolph Wiggett tries to hit the ball during the Eastern Illinois Fall Invitational Friday at the Darling Courts.
Freshman tennis player shares COVID-19 experience in Australia in Q&A
Pierce Holley, a junior quarterback (3), looks to throw the ball to a teammate during their homecoming game against UT Martin at O‘Brien Field Saturday afternoon.
Fall 2024 athletes to watch
Junior infielder Danny Infante tags University of Dayton freshman infielder David Mendez during their double header on March 16 and 17 at Coaches Stadium
Panthers of the Week: William Hays, Danny Infante
Tennis ball by the nets at the Darling Courts Wednesday afternoon
EIU men’s tennis gets second straight victory with win against USI
Fifth year senior Max Pilipovic-Kljajic is a computer science major from Brisbane, Australia, practicing his serve and is currently attending Eastern Illinois University
EIU tennis siblings’ journey from Australia
Eastern Illinois Volleyball team won 3-1 the game against Tennessee State at the Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus, Nov 20,2024. Charleston ILL.
EIU volleyball triumphs over TSU in season finale
The head coach of the Panthers calls for a quick team discussion at the end of tonight’s game against Tennessee Tech
EIU volleyball gets swept by Tennessee State; loses tournament hopes
The EIU volleyball team cheers during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena
What EIU volleyball needs to do to make the OVC Tournament
Head Volleyball Coach Cheers with the Volleyball team with a smile on her face ready for the next play, during the Eastern Illinois University against Southern Illinois University Evansville, on Tuesday Oct 15. 2024. at Groniger Arena on the Eastern Illinois University campus.
Takeaways from EIU volleyball versus Little Rock
Crews begin renovations in south McAfee Gym on Oct. 30. The stage along the east wall will most likely be covered by a temporary barrier, according to EIU Athletic Director Tom Michael, but he isn't sure exactly how it will look on game day. 
EIU volleyball to move practices, games to McAfee Gym in fall 2025
Old Main is getting festive with trees in the main lobby on the first floor decorated with different ornaments Monday.
Charleston Community Theatre begins holiday festivities 
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘The Intruder:’ nothing you haven’t seen before
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘We Live in Time:’ an emotional story told out of time
Enlow (Amalia Balash) unknowingly sells a leather music box as a musical candy box and then performs “No More Candy.”
‘She Loves Me’ closes doors after two-week showing
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘King Richard:’ greatness starts with a plan and a tennis ball 
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘Time Cut:’ cutting into your valuable time
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: Pokémon TCG Pocket, we need to talk
Cam'ron Hardy, Senior, Journalism
COLUMN: ‘The Intruder:’ nothing you haven’t seen before
Luke Brewer, Freshman, Journalism.
COLUMN: ‘We Live in Time:’ an emotional story told out of time
Gunnar Olson, Senior, Journalism.
COLUMN: SNL made me cry last week
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 77: The Wiz: Impactful Or A Ripoff?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 76: Gladiator: Does It Need A Sequel?
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 75: Annihilation: Destroying Each Other’s Opinion
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 74: Ready Player One: Winner Takes All
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Two Dudes Talk Movies Ep. 73: Is Trick ‘r Treat (2007) A Staple In The Horror Genre?
The EIU Reserve Officers' Training Corps loads the first group of cadets onto the Chinook aircraft for a ride around Charleston before landing back to the ground on Thursday. The ride was part of an aviation lab for cadets to learn what it was like to be on an aircraft.
THROUGH THE LENS: ROTC brings Chinook to EIU’s campus
Participants of the Haunted Hike take a hayride back to the entrance of Douglas Hart Nature Center. The guided hikes took off every five minutes on the trails to cycle through the different Beetlejuice themed stations on Saturday night, Oct. 19, from 5-8 p.m.
THROUGH THE LENS: ‘Beetlejuice’ takes over Douglas-Hart Nature Center
There were 24 finishers in the 50-mile race at the Tour De Charleston Saturday. First place finished the race in 2:10:16.22.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tour De Charleston
The Camp New Hope had a small Mattoon train that took people around the camp sight seeing during the Camp New Hope 50th anniversary.
THROUGH THE LENS: Camp New Hope celebrates 50th anniversary
Students start to cook the beans and corn for meatless tacos during a healthy cooking class.
THROUGH THE LENS: Something’s cooking in Klehm Hall
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Steve Bennett (left), chief of the Charleston Fire Department, discusses the situation with a firefighter in the parking lot of Douglas Hall Wednesday night after the building's attic caught on fire.

Sparking motor to blame for Douglas Hall fire

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
November 29, 2017

Spring Concert survey released, tabling starts

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
November 12, 2017

Campfire comedy to warm up audience

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
November 9, 2017

Finding comfort as the cold comes

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
November 8, 2017

Students can reflect on election at UB panel, discuss past election and analyze Trump’s presidential timeline

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
October 31, 2017

Lessons from my brother

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
October 31, 2017
After performing, Drag Queen Ceduxion Carrington thanks everybody for coming out to the Halloqueen Drag Show event Monday evening held in the Grand Ballroom in the MLK Junior University Union. “Drag is about entertainment, not orientation.” Ceduxion Carrington said.

Divas dominate Grand Ballroom Monday night

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
October 30, 2017

Do not let stress destroy your willpower

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
October 23, 2017

Homecoming Committee to GLO wild about bowling

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
October 19, 2017
Emonie Jordan (left), a senior kinesiology and sports studies major and the Homecoming Kickoff Activities co- chair, and Caroline Chrzanowska (right), a senior early childhood education major and the other Homecoming Kickoff Activities co-chair, call out raffle numbers at “Rumble in the Jungle” Monday afternoon in the Library Quad. “I think this was a great idea, I think the execution of it was perfect,” Jordan said. “I think what we have right now is really great, a lot of people are having fun. They’re staying to play the games, and they’re staying to win prizes.”

Students ‘rumble’ into Homecoming

Brooke Schwartz and Chrissy Miller
October 16, 2017

Faculty Senate to populate Review Committee

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
October 16, 2017

Rumble in the Jungle to kick off Homecoming Week

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
October 15, 2017

Homecoming is here with weeklong activities

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
October 15, 2017
Shirley Bell participates at a Trivia Night sponsored by the EIU Democrats, Coles County Democrats and Coles County Progressives. Earlier in the night, Bell her announced her intent to seek the nomination for the 110th district state representative seat.

Retired Eastern professor announces plans to run for 110th district representative

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
October 13, 2017
State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon), answers student questions.

Righter warns Student Senate of future budget issues

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
October 11, 2017

Tea around the World to be hosted by UB

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
October 9, 2017
Senior sociology major Lauren Eberle watches as her roomate and Art Association member Clair Gentry creates a button for the first time. “It’s a really personalized conceot to where you can just walk up and pick a very personalized image,” Gentry said.

[Photo] Student print sale showcases student creativity

 Chrissy Miller, News Editor
October 8, 2017

Abnormal is not absurd

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
October 3, 2017
University Police Department Chief Kent Martin hopes to begin training of ALICE, an active shooter response program on the campus of Eastern. The program, according to its website is the No. 1 active shooter civilian response training for organizations. Martin said you does not have to look far to see the benefits of the program.

UPD to expand use of ALICE

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
October 3, 2017

Historian to explore populism

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
October 2, 2017
Motherlode performed “Shady Grove” and “Stand by Me” at the Night of Hope in the Jackson Avenue Coffee shop. Gaye Harrison played violin, Althea Pendergast was on the base violin and Wendy Meyer played the acoustic guitar.

[Photo] Night of Hope funds fight against domestic violence

Dara McGee, Contributing Writer
October 1, 2017

CAA approves English course revisions

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
September 28, 2017
Jordan Boyer | The Daily Eastern News Melissa Martinez, (left), a junior chemistry major and Blanca Aragon, (middle) a senior community health major, serve paletas, or popsicles, to Pamela Padilla, a sophomore Spanish education major, outside Coleman Hal Wednesday afternoon. Martinez and Aragon are both part of the women’s empowerment registered student organization Esperanza. Esperanza raised just under $100 at the end of the sale. The money is going to help them run events in the future.

Esperanza shares culture through paletas

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
September 27, 2017

Jaenike Grant funds community creativity 

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
September 26, 2017

Good writing means expressing yourself

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
September 26, 2017

Creativity shown at 24-Hour Play Festival

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
September 24, 2017

RSO to ring in Jewish New Year with pastries

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
September 20, 2017

Faculty Senate continues Douglas Hall discussion

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
September 19, 2017

Campus Ministry USA returns

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
September 18, 2017
Ventriloquist Lynn Trefzger performs with her puppet Samuel in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Friday night. Samuel is the first puppet she ever used.

Ventriloquist brings Audience to Life

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
September 17, 2017

‘Quidditch’ comes to life at Eastern

Chrissy Miller
September 15, 2017
Remembering 9/11’s impact today

Remembering 9/11’s impact today

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
September 11, 2017
Band members of Mucca Pazza perform Thursday night in the Dvorak Concert Hall of the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

Mucca Pazza spreads infectious enthusiasm

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
September 7, 2017

Tenth day enrollment numbers delayed

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
September 7, 2017

Marketing shows progress after town halls

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
September 7, 2017

Faculty Senate debates renaming Douglas Hall

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
September 6, 2017

Enrollment numbers to be released

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
September 5, 2017

CAA shows support for proposal on general education committee

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
August 31, 2017

Brand ideas revealed to campus

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
August 30, 2017

Town Hall meetings set to reveal marketing plan

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
August 29, 2017

Apathy is the enemy of accomplishment 

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
August 24, 2017

CAA holds first meeting of school year 

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
August 24, 2017

Access to a 24-hour library should be a norm for the college experience

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
August 23, 2017

University Board to host luau comedy night

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
August 23, 2017

PantherLife app made available for students and public

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
August 22, 2017

Progress and setbacks on campus renovations  

Chrissy Miller, News Editor
August 22, 2017
Josh Bost, a social studies education major, said his favorite study spaces include the Red Room in Doudna because of its openness and unique color.

Students reveal favorite study spots

Chrissy Miller , News Editor
August 16, 2017

After 16 Years as Provost, Blair Lord Plans Retirement

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
April 27, 2017

Gatrell announced as new provost

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
April 24, 2017

Learning Goals Committee tweaks proposals

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
April 20, 2017

Student Senate elects new speaker

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
April 19, 2017

Safety Walk proves useful, reveals needed improvement

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
April 17, 2017

University Enhancement committee of the Student Senate to host Safety Walk

Chrissy Miller, Administrative Reporter
April 16, 2017

Student Senate disapproves of lack of cultural involvement

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
April 12, 2017

Students are encouraged to Strike Out Against Sexual Assault Wednesday

Chrissy Miller, Administration Writer
April 10, 2017
President Glassman and diversity committee member, Samara Abdoulaye Pedila discussed issues affecting minority groups on campus of Eastern Saturday in the Charleston/Mattoon room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

President Glassman listens to students’ concerns about discrimination

Chrissy Miller, Administrative Reporter
April 10, 2017

CAA approves proposed changes to Admissions

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
April 6, 2017

Student Senate discusses lobby, student fee allocations, and finals week preparation

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
April 5, 2017
Justin Brown | The Daily Eastern News Dr. Sibdas Ghosh met with students and Eastern faculty and staff Tuesday in the Tuscola/Arcola Room. Ghosh, currenlty Dean of the school of arts and biology professor at Iona college in New York, is the final candidate to visit Eastern.

Last provost candidate proposes connectivity

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
April 4, 2017
“All we have is right now” Kesha said as she amps up the concert goers.

Kesha shows love for fans at Spring Concert

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
April 3, 2017
Jay Gatrell, provost candidate No. 3 met with students and faculty Thursday in the Tuscola/Arcola Room of the Martin Luther King Jr. Union to provide information about his past and answer questions from those in attendence. Gatrell is currently the Vice Provost at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Ky.

Third provost candidate shares vision for Eastern

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
March 30, 2017

Second provost candidate aims for transparency and collaboration

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
March 28, 2017

Bakken announced as second provost candidate

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
March 26, 2017

Student Government vice president candidates discuss plans

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
March 26, 2017
Dr. Timothy Crowley, candidate for the Eastern provost position met with faculty and staff in the Tuscola Arcola room of the Martin Luther King Jr. Union Thursday afternoon. Students had the opportunity to introduce themselves and ask questions about Crowley’s plans for the university.

Students, Faculty meet the First Provost Candidate

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
March 23, 2017
Ft. Hays State University Timothy Crowley

Crowley’s visit to Eastern kicks off Provost interviews

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
March 23, 2017

Student Senate to have executive elections

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
March 22, 2017

Student Senate hears about allocation cuts

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
March 8, 2017
Hashni Vidana, a biological sciences graduate student asked asks a question of President Glassman during Monday night’s “Dr. G. You and Me” student forum in Buzzard Auditorium. Vidana suggested a mentoring program for all new students. She said while obtaining her Bachelor’s in England her mentor was very beneficial with basic things such as finding a grocery store and said all new students could benefit from a similar program.

Students voice ideas at forum

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
March 6, 2017

CAA debates posting midterm grades

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
March 2, 2017
Senior Fudia Jalloh, a family and consumer sciences major was crowned Miss Black EIU Saturday evening.

Miss Black EIU crowned

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
February 26, 2017

CAA drafts vitalization recommendations, approves 2 new majors

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
February 23, 2017

Student Senate focuses on elections, Rec center

Chrissy Miller, Administration reporter
February 23, 2017

Academic programs present case to CAA

Chrissy Miller, Administration reporter
February 19, 2017

Roommates from Hell and the RAs who save us

Chrissy Miller, Administration reporter
February 12, 2017
Julianne Adegoriolu, 2016 Miss Black EIU, center, chats with President Glassman and contestant Milove Streeter during a meet and greet for the 2017 Miss Black EIU contestants in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union. Adegoriolu, the “pageant mom,” is in charge of prepping and shaping the new contestants to ensure they are prepared for the pageant along with being great leaders on campus.

Meet the 2017 Miss Black EIU Contestants

Chrissy Miller, Administration reporter
February 7, 2017

CAA prepares for vitalization issues

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
February 2, 2017

Learning Goal Committee revises course descriptions

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
February 2, 2017
Felicia Wagner, junior marketing major, champaigns in front of the student senate Wednesday evening in Arcola/Tuscola room of the Martin Luther King Jr. Union. Wagner was ‘Senator of the Semester’ in the fall semester as well as a member of the Bond Revenue Committee. The senate will vote on the position during next Wednesday’s meeting.

Student Senate welcomes new senators and nominates speakers

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
January 25, 2017

New BOT member has relationship with Eastern

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
January 25, 2017

CAA discusses vitalization role

Chrissy Miller, Administrative Reporter
January 19, 2017

Learning Goal Committee focuses on critical thinking

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
January 19, 2017
Eastern President David Glassman attended the weekly Faculty Senate meeting to discuss the vitalization recommendations that were posted online last week.

President Glassman Meets with Faculty Senate for vitalization discussion

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
January 18, 2017

CAA bylaw poses vitalization question

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
January 12, 2017

New Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management chosen

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
January 12, 2017

Student Senate to hold special elections

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
January 11, 2017
Music professor, Stefan Eckert (left) and Economics professor Teshome Abebe (right) discuss the recommendations made by Workgroups in the vitalization project that were posted on the project’s webpage Monday.

Faculty Senate raises concerns about vitalization report

Chrissy Miller, Administration Reporter
January 11, 2017

Eastern students preparing for holidays

Chrissy Miller, Campus Reporter
December 8, 2016

Students to de-stress with Zumba, yoga

Chrissy Miller, Campus Reporter
December 6, 2016

Students anxiously wait, prepare for Thanksgiving Break

Chrissy Miller, Campus Reporter
November 17, 2016
Sage Spencer and Alysia Klein hang art in preparation for the "No Pretense" art show, which is to be held Wednesday in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

Anonymous art show to make “no pretense”

Chrissy Miller, Campus Reporter
November 15, 2016

Students laugh it up at Comedy after Dark

Chrissy Miller, Campus Reporter
November 13, 2016

‘Comedy after Dark’ to offer food, laughs

Chrissy Miller, Campus Reporter
November 10, 2016

Students react to the election

Chrissy Miller, Campus Reporter
November 7, 2016

‘Walk for a Cause’ to raise money for cancer research

Chrissy Miller, Campus Reporter
November 3, 2016

Date auction raises money for St. Jude’s

Chrissy Miller, Campus Reporter
October 31, 2016
Sammi Curtiss, a freshman family and consumer sciences major, poses as a corpse at the Pemberton "Halloween Haunts" haunted house Saturday night.

Students seek spooks at haunted house

Chrissy Miller, Campus Reporter
October 30, 2016

Pemberton Hall to host haunted ship attraction

Chrissy Miller, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2016
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